anonymousmoose

I contemplating to get a diecast model of a w203 for my office desk. I've seen many for sale on the ebay and googled a few stores. But I'm just throwing out here if anyone knows an online dealer (new or preowned) who sells them. I'm not huge into models but I don't need the most expensive accurate model but at the same time, it's gotta look nice and be fairly detailed.

This being a car forum, I'm guessing there are collectors here.

The w203 AMG C32 looks closest to my car in the models I've googled.




This set would be so nice but at 299EU, no thanks.

vdubpower

ebay is best bet. 1 43 scale probably has a variety of choices, 1 18 scale which i really like , not much available, maisto i think made one,
i think they have the coupe version, but check ebay

anonymousmoose

Thanks. I am keeping an eye on a few ebay auction. But you never know, there may be a collector here or knows of a site that sell 'em for a good price. Or even trades.

There is a tiny one, 1:87, I have my eye on but the 1:43 is my preferred. I don't want it too big.

I also really like this:
Benz Patent Motorwagen (1886)

vdubpower

IVE GOT ABOUT 30 mercs models, all ebay, low end stuff u can find on some online stores, but usually overpriced, higher end stuff, ebay...
diecastxchange.com also,

anonymousmoose

Wow, thats a lot. I just put a bid on a 1:87 BUSCH model. If I can get it to Australia for $20US shipped that sounds fair to me.

Discastexchange ah? Never heard of it. Is it US or international based? I wouldn't mind exchanging some of my models for Merc ones. I got a couple of German SCHUCO Porsche's and a nice Bentley contentment in a very cool packaging. I'll join the forum now. Whats your username there?

nlpamg

I wish I could find one as well.

This is the best I've got:



If you look to the far right corner, you'll see a tiny 1:87 scale model. That was a pin/model given to W202 owners right as the W203 was being released.

I usually collect AutoArt, Minichamps or Kyosho. The cheaper models of mine were all bought from a dealership and were the MB branded ones...

Some of my other models:







I've gotten a few more models since those pics were taken, but I've been too lazy...

anonymousmoose

Very cool collection. There are plenty of w203 models out there, just I'm looking for a low-budget one that still looks good

nlpamg

thanks. I haven't seen any non-DTM ones other than the expensive 1:43 scale. the 1:43's on eBay wouldn't be so bad, but some want quite a lot (I've seen $39 even) for shipping.

oh well, I'll be in Germany in Sept. and I'll definitely be at the MB Factory/Museum and hopefully I can pick one up there.

anonymousmoose

I'm from Germany and lived near Stuttgart as a child. You'll have a great time there! Go to some of the flea-markets if you like car models. They sell all sorts of stuff there very cheap.

nlpamg

very cool, thanks!

anonymousmoose

I was in Berlin in 2009 and stumbled across a flea market. Picked up two Porsche die-cast cars for about 20EURO. One in excellent condition the other as new. I think scale 1:43.

Glyn M Ruck

Welly diecast do a reasonable cheap model.

http://www.wellydiecast.com/product_...=Mercedes-benz

I_C_Class

Woah! that is an awesome collection you've got there!

vdubpower

about 3 yrs ago when i decided to start spending 100/month on models, i decided that ill go only with 1 18 scale because of their detail
i knew if i went 143 i could get more variety, but less detail.

i also decided to stick with mercs only because other wise, this would be just ridiculous as to how many cars i want

i do have a series of m3's and 635csi

Boom vang

+1 not bad for a cheapo version Though the W203 that they sell is flawed in that it it has a M111 engine but the badging on the trunk says C320 and the brake calipers are in the wrong orientation

CMC makes the best models with high attention to detail, they are works of art but expensive and limited to classic versions of the various brands
http://www.cmc-modelcars.de/en/index.htm

nlpamg

Nice! I definitely need to look around when I'm there.

Nice! I'll have to look for them.

Thanks!

Same here. There are some that I really want and ended up paying quite a bit for (like the AutoArt McLaren F1, the F40 Kyosho Premium Edition and the Veyron), but if I did that with all the cars I wanted, I'd go broke!

I'm not really adding much these days as I already gotten high quality 1/18's of my favorite cars of all time (McLaren F1 and F40), but adding models of cars I've owned over the years is always something that I've needed to get.

OneOfaKindTrini

They have them at the dealer. I haven't checked the cost.

vdubpower

few older pics

nlpamg

very nice!

Glyn M Ruck

+1 - he said cheap. The German models are much better but are expensive.

vdubpower

yeah i havent gotten a cmc yet...very expensize tho i did spend alot for an autoart 190 e evoII, and the pullman which is awesome

anonymousmoose

I just bought this one from ebay after winning the bid. Just under $19USD. Its a very small 1:87 model perfect for my office.

I'll try to find a 1:43 also.





http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=STRK:MEWNX:IT

anonymousmoose

Wow, some great models there. The price reflects the quality I'm sure.

This one looks fantastic!


But with other hobbies, i.e collecting watches, I think I'll keep looking at mid-range models.

anonymousmoose

Its a pity because up until now, I've always owned Australian cars. And the models are never available unless in a racing format etc.